Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
- Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
- Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
- Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
 Warning
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury. After installing the support rod into the slot Make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing it from falling down onto your head or body. |
 Notice
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod not clipped could cause the hood to bend. |
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
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Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
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Shift lock system (ATM)
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
(a) Shift the shift lever to P position.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
(c) Check that the shift lever cannot be shifted to any other positions that
P.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON, depress the brake pedal and check that the
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